Kawasaki Z750
Real ownership data from 7,297 UK Z750 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z750 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Fork seals | major | 12.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | user entered | 11% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 9% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 7.5% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 6.6% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 5% |
| Electrical | minor | 4% |
| Fuel system | fail | 2.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fluid leaks.
Z750 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 43 | 14,763 mi | 1,328 | 91.78% |
| 2013 | 97 | 12,696 mi | 992 | 88.25% |
| 2012 | 229 | 13,116 mi | 1,051 | 87.3% |
| 2011 | 329 | 15,162 mi | 1,169 | 84.31% |
| 2010 | 368 | 16,575 mi | 1,397 | 84.58% |
| 2009 | 540 | 17,078 mi | 1,216 | 83.49% |
| 2008 | 581 | 17,868 mi | 1,199 | 83.14% |
| 2007 | 619 | 17,843 mi | 1,200 | 82.92% |
| 2006 | 695 | 21,444 mi | 1,158 | 83.04% |
| 2005 | 851 | 22,179 mi | 1,332 | 82.61% |
| 2004 | 652 | 23,230 mi | 1,273 | 82.23% |
| 2003 | 187 | 26,041 mi | 1,386 | 84.87% |
| 2002 | 313 | 25,646 mi | 1,328 | 82.53% |
| 2001 | 474 | 25,078 mi | 1,152 | 81.04% |
| 2000 | 408 | 28,181 mi | 1,226 | 78.76% |
| 1999 | 438 | 27,978 mi | 1,256 | 77.87% |
| 1998 | 19 | 24,672 mi | 1,168 | 82.46% |
| 1997 | 22 | 17,481 mi | 862 | 86.26% |
| 1996 | 26 | 30,438 mi | 671 | 85.48% |
Z750 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z750?
Across 7,297 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are fork seals (12.3% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (11% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z750?
The median Kawasaki Z750 in the UK has covered 21,611 miles, and typically rides about 1,228 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,643 and 32,603 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z750 reliable?
82.41% of Kawasaki Z750 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 7,297 Kawasaki Z750 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.